Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager provides advice and assistance to agency leaders and departments in the complex acquisition and procurement of goods and services. Serves as the primary liaison between SCOR, the Department of Admin's Procurement Services, and the OSE. Plans and monitors the daily and long term procurement actions. May serve as the lead for an agency level procurement. Ensures agency compliance on all purchases, acquisitions, and procurements.

Coordinates and assist in the conduct of pre-bid conferences. Assists in the selection process of awards. Develops agency procurement policies and procedures. Advises and assists directors in determining the best acquisition method for securing desired goods or services. Responsible for creating shopping carts in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), obtaining vendor quotes. procurement forms; and purchase of services and supplies.

Conducts market research to evaluate and compare products and services to determine the best option to meet agency needs. Assists with bid openings, posting, updating, and reviewing procurement documents as needed. Responsible for maintaining the agency procurement tracking system, Assists in resolving internal and external procurement issues. Other job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advises and assists SCOR leaders and departments in developing solicitation requests for the acquisition of goods, services, or information technology at the most advantageous value within the guidelines of the Consolidated Procurement Code, regulations, and operating procedures in conjunction with Department of Administration's Procurement Services. Serves as the primary liaison between SCOR, the Department of Admin's Procurement Services, and the Office of the State Engineer (OSE).
  
  Develops the agency's procurement policies and procedures. Advises and assists directors in determining the best acquisition method for securing desired goods or services. Responsible for maintaining the agency procurement tracking system. Responsible for maintaining the agency procurement tracking system. Plans and monitors the daily and long-term procurement actions.
• Coordinates with SCOR project employees and the Department of Administration's Division of Procurement Services regarding need for and appropriateness of sole source or emergency selection methods. Ensures that awards are in compliance with SC Procurement Code, including advertisements in the SC Business Opportunities (SCBO). Responsible for creating shopping carts in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), obtaining vendor quotes, procurement forms;
  
  and purchase of services and supplies. Assists in the selection process of awards. Conducts market research and analysis for requests and provides all necessary attachments, applying knowledge of procurement practices. Assists with evaluation of responses to procurements to ensure that offers are responsive and responsible.
• Coordinates with SCOR project employees and the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) regarding need for and appropriateness of procuring goods and services related to infrastructure projects, plans, studies or projects requiring specialized services. Advises SCOR employees on the best selection methods. Ensures awards are in compliance with SC Procurement Code and the OSE Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvements.
  
  Assists in completing procurement forms and obtaining vendor quotes. Assists in the selection process. Conducts market research and analysis for requests and provides all necessary attachments, applying knowledge of procurement practices. Assists with evaluation of responses to procurements to ensure that offers are responsive and responsible.
• Ensures SCOR's compliance on all purchases, acquisitions, and procurements. As needed, negotiates terms and drafts final contract documents with guidance from the Admin Procurement or SFAA Procurement Services. Assists agency project managers in compliance by ensuring that contractor fully performs their contractual obligations. Resolves issues by working with all parties (SCOR team members, Admin Procurement, contractors and end-users) to clarify requirements of existing contracts and resolve misunderstandings.
  
  Serves as back up to the agency contractor negotiator and oversees Change Order Requests for proper contract administration.
• Serve as a Purchasing Card (P-Card) Coordinator for SCOR. Responsible for reviewing…